Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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25,204 indexed permits · 18,170 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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PermitGrab tracks 25,204 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-14. 18,170 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-15.

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2026-01-30 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $1,966,200 333 W WACKER DR
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
*SELF CERT 2019 CBRC*: STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW INCLUDED* REVISION TO INTERIOR ALT… EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION , INC.
2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 4920 N MARINE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits Add circuits T & D ELECTRICAL LLC
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2026-01-30 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $6,700 3947 N NEVA AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… MBS CONSTRUCTION 1 INC
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2026-01-30 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $8,900 4332 S ALBANY AVE
Owner: TOM··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FR… 606 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $400,000 300 N STATE ST
Owner: LEA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… BLOCK ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $22,699 12713 S ESCANABA AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-01-30 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $15,000 5517 S HALSTED ST
Owner: LON··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $6,500 2111 W 50TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-01-30 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $40,000 328 W CONCORD PL IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,580 7131 S JEFFERY BLVD LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: MAI… low voltage New installation JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,345 3606 W 16TH ST
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SFW CONTRACTING
2026-01-30 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 5758 S MARYLAND AVE FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107667… fire alarm RELIABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
2026-01-30 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1 S WACKER DR
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106874… fire alarm KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
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2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $12,790 6042 W 64TH ST
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $6,160 1454 E 63RD ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 5.7 kW solar Solar PV ION DEVELOPER LLC
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $52,800 10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: 101··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $17,312 2025 N NEWLAND AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,750 835 W 37TH ST
Owner: CAL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-01-30 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $6,800,000 8301 S SOUTH SHORE DR SPR 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY W/ BASEMENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND… 2-story commercial NORCON, INC.
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 955 W CERMAK RD
Owner: 955··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 1/30/2026. END D… TERRANCE ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGY
2026-01-30 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 210 N PEORIA ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1071 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… SKENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-01-30 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $15,800 11440 S FOREST AVE
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… INLAND HOME REMODELING INC
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2026-01-30 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $275,000 3619 N PANAMA AVE SPR 2019 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 2-STORY SFR WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE… 2-story 2-car garage residential CAHILL BUILDERS, INC.
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1 S WACKER DR
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 2/1/2026. END DA… PROGRESS ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 33 W MONROE ST
Owner: BAP··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 1/30/2026. END D… TERRANCE ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGY
2026-01-30 HVAC
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 3242 W FOSTER AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(NEW FURNACE T… 2 HVAC systems furnace, rooftop unit replacement HVAC repair NC DESIGN BUILD LLC
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,500 3722 N OLEANDER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… GIOVANNI TENORIO
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2026-01-30 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $4,000,000 2701 N CLARK ST DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALTERATION AND ADDITION OF 5 STORY, 25 DW… 25 units 5-story residential CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS, INC.
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2026-01-30 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 114 E OAK ST
Owner: LAK··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107557… fire alarm PREMIUM ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC
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2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $23,468 7223 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $251,370 444 N MICHIGAN AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC. INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITES 1400, ON THE … VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
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2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,000 5938 S LA SALLE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 4 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 4 circuits Add circuits SWITCH ELECTRIC, INC
2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $51,914 2427 W CHICAGO AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(919245 - RTU … replacement HELIOS HVACR SERVICES LLC
2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $21,160 3912 W HAYFORD ST
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-01-30 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 1005 W HURON ST
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 15 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, M… JAMES BUILDERS LLC
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2026-01-30 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $22,699 5913 S NEWCASTLE AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $25,000 2131 W FARRAGUT AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC; INTERIOR RENOVATION OF BASEMENT AT THE EXISTING 2-STORY FRA… VLADIMIR SRECKOVIC
2026-01-30 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $27,000 1104 N OAKLEY BLVD
Owner: THO··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 9, … MFW ENTERPRISES, INC
2026-01-30 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 5437 S UNIVERSITY AVE FOR PERMIT 101076036: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement S.A.PLPLUMBING INC
2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $10,000 3530 N CLARK ST 2019 CBC SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR NEW BAR ON SECOND FLOOR WITHIN AN EXISTING… ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $100,000 990 N LAKE SHORE DR SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF KITCHEN AND TWO BATHROOMS, WORK TO INCL… GRAY SALT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2026-01-30 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 600 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: RON··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101066187: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … GENERAL CONTRACTORS ILLINOIS, INC DBA LIAM CONSTRU
2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $100,000 2306 S WENTWORTH AVE
Owner: WAI··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODELING OF THE EXISTING RESTAURANT TO A NEW DINING EXPANSION OF THE … ARCHER CONSTRUCTION IL INC
2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 11706 S WATKINS AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $3,500,000 3030 N BROADWAY SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FITNESS CENTER (5TH FLOOR) IN EX… GALLANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $6,990 3853 W 66TH PL LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-30 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $7,210 3738 W 66TH ST
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-30 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 6901 S LOOMIS BLVD WRECK AND REMOVE REAR ENCLOSED PORCH ONLY. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 N… BUILDING ASSURANCE LLC
2026-01-30 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,000 3358 N LAWNDALE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 20 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, M… LOVE AND MORTAR INC
2026-01-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $65,000 6522 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: DON··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR RENOVATION/ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR OF EXISTING TWO UNITS A… PL MILLENNIUM CONSTRUCTION & INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
16,174 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,256 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,598 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,272 5.0%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
849 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
678 2.7%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
377 1.5%
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 25204+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-14 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; coverage varies by filing. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Chicago permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 25,204 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-10-14. Newest permit date: 2026-10-14. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Chicago permit records?

Chicago permit activity covers 25,204 indexed permits alongside 18,170 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chicago building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 25204 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors can research Chicago activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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Real estate investors
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Chicago renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
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